molift BM62099 Transfer Aid Sliding Strap Plus User Manual

July 26, 2024
molift

molift BM62099 Transfer Aid Sliding Strap Plus

Product Information

Specifications

  • Product Name : Molift Assist
  • Model Number: BM62099
  • Revision: 1.0
  • Release Date: 2024-03-25
  • Manufacturer: MSito-Toli-SfttanSdleAcecevses
  • Website: www.etac.com

Product Usage Instructions

  • Device Overview
    The Molift Assist is designed to assist users in various lifting and transferring tasks. It provides support and safety during movements.

  • Handling
    The device should be handled with care to ensure proper functioning. Follow the specific instructions for rising and lowering using the Raiser Pro and Transfer Pro features.

  • Rising with Raiser Pro
    Follow the outlined steps in the user manual for safely assisting the user in rising using the Raiser Pro feature.

  • Lowering with Raiser Pro
    Refer to the manual for instructions on how to lower the user safely using the Raiser Pro function.

  • Rising with Transfer Pro
    Utilize the Transfer Pro feature as directed in the manual to help the user rise effectively.

  • Lowering with Transfer Pro
    Ensure proper use of the Transfer Pro function to lower the user safely. Follow the provided guidelines carefully.

  • Warnings
    Pay close attention to all warnings mentioned in the manual to prevent any potential risks or hazards during product usage.

  • Information
    Refer to the information section in the manual for additional details on specific situations or scenarios related to product safety and usage.

Warning : This symbol appears in the user manual along with a number referring to the instructions below. It draws attention to situations where the product or the user or carer’s safety may be in danger.

Information : This symbol appears in the user manual along with a number referring to supplementary information which can be found in the information section.

Consult instructions. The latest version of all user manuals can be downloaded as a “pdf-file” from the web page. The manuals can be read with a “Read Out Loud” functionality in e.g Adobe Acrobat and /or printed in a larger size to accommodate persons with visual impairments. The user manual is not available in Braille.

Symbols

Device overview

Molift Assist Strap

Molift Assist Belt


Molift Assist Sleeve

Molift Assist Sleeve Wide

  1. Product label
  2. EAN-code,
    • date,
    • Batch no./Lot no.
  3. QR-code

Device description

The Molift Assist series is designed to provide safety and support for users either to raise and sit down or to be supported during transfer. Molift Assist is available in different models. Molift Assist Strap provides extra safety and support around the back or hips when transfer. This can be used when you are unsure if the patient might need additional support during the transfer. Molift Sleeves are available in 2 variants standard and wide, and cannot be used without Molift Assist Strap. Molift Belt is available in one variant, and cannot be used without Molift Assist Strap.

Benefits

  • Molift Assist Strap:

    • An Assist Strap for extra support and safety
    • Molift Assist Strap provides support around the back or hips. This can be used when you are unsure if the patient might need additional support during the transfer.
  • Molift Assist Sleeve:

    • An Assist Strap with sliding sleeve, to assist user to rise up/sit down and support the user during transfer.
    • Molift Assist Sleeve supports the carer’s work when assisting the user up to rise up/sit down and supports the user during transfer.
    • Molift Assist Sleeve can be positioned level with the buttocks or around the waist.
  • Molift Assist Belt:

    • An Assist Strap with a sliding sleeve with buckle to assist the user to rise up/sit down and support the user during transfer. Molift Assist Belt will not slide up/down because of the buckle. It supports the carer’s work when assisting the user up to rise up/sit down and supports the user during transfer.
    • Molift Assist Belt can be positioned level with the buttocks or around the waist.
  • Molift Assist Sleeve Wide:

    • An Assist Strap with firm sliding sleeve to give more support to assist user to rise up/sit down and support the user during transfer.
    • Molift Assist Sleeve Wide supports the carer’s work when assisting the user up to rise up/sit down and supports the user during transfer. Molift Assist Sleeve Wide is firmer and can be positioned level with the buttocks or around the waist.
  • Materials
    Polyester, nylon, polyethylene, polyurethane.

Introduction

The person referred to as “the user” is the person who is standing on the product. “The carer” is the person who manoeuvres the product.

  • Intended purpose
    The sit-to-stand accessories are assistive devices intended for alleviation of, or compensation for, a functional impairment due to an injury or disability. The devices are designed for an individual lacking the ability to stand up and transfer themselves to another sitting position to/from a bed, a wheelchair, a chair, a toilet or similar due to reduced mobility or physical strength.

  • Intended user
    The devices can be used for children, adults and elderly people with a need for support to stand up/ sit down and be transferred seated between sitting positions.

  • Intended environment
    For indoor use on horizontal surfaces in acute care, long-term care and home care.

  • Indications
    For users who are in need of support to stand up/ sit down and be transferred seated between sitting positions; e.g. people suffering from pain, reduced range of motion in their joints, stiffness and muscle weakness. Not an exhaustive list. The user group for the devices is based on individual health and mobility function and not on a specific diagnosis or age.

  • Contraindications
    There are no known contraindications.

  • Precautions
    The user should be able to follow instructions, grip and pull up their own body weight and maintain a good core stability.

  • Training requirements
    Only carers who have read and understood the user manual are allowed to use the devices.

Safety information

The safety of both user and carer must never be jeopardized – if you suspect that the device has a malfunction you must put it in quarantine marked “out of order” and call your local distributor/representative. Safety signs, safety measures and warnings symbols are given in the context relevant for the actual handling and/or operating situation – it is mandatory the given instruction is followed to avoid dangerous/hazardous situations. Signs, symbols and instructions placed on this device must never be covered or removed and must remain present and clearly legible throughout the entire lifetime of the device. Immediately replace or repair illegible or damaged signs, symbols, and instructions. Contact your distributor/ representative for instructions.

  • Patient transfer
    Transfer of a user will always pose a certain risk. Therefore, a risk assessment must always be carried out before the transfer is performed.

  • Warnings:

    • Never leave a user unattended in the device.
    • Never use the device in the shower.
    • Never use the device for gait training.
    • Molift Transfer Pro: Never transfer the user in a standing position.
    • Make sure that Molift Raiser Pro/Molift Transfer Pro is locked when the user is moving from sitting to standing and vice versa.
    • The carer has to be able to handle the weight of the user.
  • Risk assessment
    Do a risk assessment of the Molift Assist and sit-to-stand device, the individual user and the transfer situation, and document your analysis. You as the carer are responsible for the safety of the user. Plan the transfer in advance to ensure that it is performed as safe and smooth as possible. Remember to work ergonomically according to local recommendations.

  • Molift Assist

    • Always check – before each use:
    • that the user has the required ability for the device. If needed use any suitable accessories.
    • that the device is suitable for the user and the transfer situation.
    • that the device does not have visible damage.
    • If the inspection reveals any safety risks, the Molift Assist must immediately be taken out of service and be disposed of.
    • Never use a faulty or damaged Molift Assist as it can break and cause personal injury. Destroy and discard damaged and old accessories.
  • Materials
    All used materials which are to be in direct contact with skin are biologically assessed and evaluated according to relevant standards. However, users/ carers who are allergic to any of the materials are recommend not to use the device.

  • Combinations
    When combining the device with other devices or accessories, the combination must not change the intended purpose of the devices or modify the devices in such a way that compliance with the applicable requirements may be affected. The person /company responsible for the combination of the devices must ensure that the applicable requirements are fulfilled.

If safe working load (SWL) differs between the sit-to-stand device and Molift Assist, the lowest load should always be used.

Safety measures
Read the Molift Raiser Pro/Molift Transfer Pro main user manual before use!
It is important to fully understand the content of the Molift Raiser Pro/Molift Transfer Pro main user manual before attempting to use the accessories. This includes any limitations in use and combinations. The main user manual for Molift Raiser Pro/Molift Transfer Pro contains important safety instructions and information regarding the use of the Molift Raiser Pro/Molift Transfer Pro. Consult www.etac.com or scan the QR code below to find the main user manual for Molift Raiser Pro/ Molift Transfer Pro and additional documentation.

Service, cleaning and maintenance

Maintenance and service
Maintenance and inspections of the device are wholly the responsibility of the owner of the device. Failure to maintain a device in accordance with the instructions may compromise the safety of the user and/or carer and may affect the expected lifetime of the device. Inspection of the device must be carried out regularly. Ensure that the materials, seams, stitching, handles, buckles are intact/faultless.

Expected lifetime
The devices have an expected lifetime of 1 to 5 years under normal use. The lifetime of the devices may vary depending on usage frequency, loads and washing/drying frequency and conditions.

Cleaning

This product can be cleaned with a solvent-free cleaning agent with a pH level between 5 and 9, or a 70% disinfection solution.

Transportation, storage and disposal: Transportation and storage
When the device is not in use, it can be stored under the following conditions:

  • Keep packaging away from children
  • Keep away from fire

Disposal
The devices contain no hazardous substances that require special disposal. Check if there are options available for recycling in an environmentally friendly way and follow the national provisions that apply. Dispose of the device according to the national provisions that apply.

Recycling
See the recycling instructions on www.etac.com, and follow the national provisions that apply.

HANDLING

Rising with Raiser Pro

Rising with Transfer Pro

Lowering with Transfer Pro

Warnings

Information

General
Thank you for choosing an Etac device. This manual must be read thoroughly before you start using the device as it contains important safety information and gives instructions on how to use the device correctly. Visit www.etac.com for all relevant product documentation, for example the user manual, maintenance and recycling instructions. You can select your language via the “International” and “Local websites” link. You can also consult the QR code on the device for further information and instructions.

Copyright
This document is the property of Etac A/S. The content shall not be modified in whole or part without prior approval of Etac A/S.

Disclaimer
Etac continuously makes improvements to our devices and information. We therefore reserve the right to modify our devices and instructions for use without prior notice. Consult www.etac.com to find the latest version of the documentation.

Declaration of Conformity
The device mentioned in this manual and the different models hereof comply with the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745. The device is classified as a Class I medical device.

Product standards
The device has been tested and complies with the requirements applicable for this type of device in the below-mentioned standards:
ISO 21856:2022 Assistive products — General requirements and test methods.

Warranty

Please refer to www.etac.com/support. If the customer makes adjustments, repairs or uses combinations not predetermined by Etac, the Etac CE certification and Etac warranty will not be valid. If in doubt, please contact Etac.

Notice
Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device should be reported to your distributor/ representative and the national competent authority within your region in a timely manner. The distributor/representative will forward the information to the manufacturer.

Pre-sales information
Please visit www.etac.com.

FAQ

Q: Where can I find the latest version of the user manual?
A: The latest version of all user manuals can be accessed and downloaded from the manufacturer’s website in PDF format.

Q: Is the user manual available in Braille for visually impaired users?
A: The user manual is not available in Braille; however, it can be provided in PDF format for accessibility purposes.

References

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